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Sweet Darling House: Enchanting historic home; walkable to downtown

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Room
Room
A living room with a beige sofa, a round coffee table, a patterned rug, and a small side table with a lamp.
Interior detail
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Staunton, VA
  • Place, Mary Baldwin College
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, American Shakespeare Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Sweet Darling House: Enchanting historic home; walkable to downtown

Sweet Darling House is a 19th century home located on East Beverley Street in the renowned Gospel Hill neighborhood, and a short walk from downtown Staunton.
The house is situated on a beautiful outdoor wooded space, a wildlife viewer's dream!
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3852276
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Staunton

Staunton is home to this vacation home. American Shakespeare Center and The Camera Heritage Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include R.R. Smith Center for History & Art and Bertie Murphy Deming Fine Arts Center. Staunton Railroad Station and Sunspots Studios Glassblowing are also worth visiting.
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Staunton, VA

What's nearby

  • Mary Baldwin College - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • American Shakespeare Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Staunton Railroad Station - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Gypsy Hill Park - 4 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Staunton Station - 17 min walk
  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Green Room - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Wright's Dairy-Rite - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Gloria's Pupuseria - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Mill Street Grill - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Maude & the Bear - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sweet Darling House: Enchanting historic home; walkable to downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sweet Darling House: Enchanting historic home; walkable to downtown?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sweet Darling House: Enchanting historic home; walkable to downtown?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sweet Darling House: Enchanting historic home; walkable to downtown located?

Situated in Staunton, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Mary Baldwin College. American Shakespeare Center and Bertie Murphy Deming Fine Arts Center are also within 15 minutes. Staunton Station is 17 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
True to the listing and walkable to town. The hosts have thought of everything and the ‘extras’ made the stay even more quaint! Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

Our stay at Annie’s place was exactly what we needed. We would love to come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Walter K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication with the host was smooth and responsive. The house is super charming and well appointed. The neighborhood is quiet but very conveniently located, and we saw at least 6 deer each night. Very pleased with our stay and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

Adorable, clean and well appointed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

70th birthday!

It was perfect! location was great and the house was ideal
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming, Peaceful Pause

This is a wonderful place for a mini-vacation. The house is tastefully decorated and well appointed. The sounds of birds, crickets, and katydids provide a soothing soundscape for the surrounding wooded setting. All of this easy walking distance to downtown. Overall, a highly enjoyable and relaxing stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

My sisters and I had a lovely weekend! The house was charming, cozy, well stocked, safe, and clean. We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Historic Home!

We absolutely love this home and property. The owners are very good to communicate and we're extremely helpful. The house is great and has lots of wonderful touches like binoculars and a birding guide to use on the back porch. The great combination of modern convenience while also keeping the historic aspects of the home. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

maureen b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Welcoming and special

Charming and so comfortable home with every thoughtful amenity you could think of. I would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 4, 2024
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Sweet Darling! Thank you for the kind words. You were absolutely terrific guests, and we would love to host you again anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super cute!

Cute place, and Annie was great to work with. Only disappointed that our stay was cut short by a pet emergency back home. But would definitely book again if visiting Staunton or the surrounding area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 24, 2024
Thank you so much for the kind review, John! We hope you will visit us again soon for a full top-notch experience!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meredith T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for a weekend away

Small, charming, old house tastefully updated and decorated, located in a bucolic setting yet close to town. Much thought has been given to amenities and supplies needed by guests during their short stay; we lacked for nothing. It has its own parking space, a front porch with a swing for 2 and a back porch with seating for six or so, overlooking woods where deer were roaming. Good restaurants and a fantastic bakery are close by, in town. It was just perfect for a get-away!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 20, 2024
It’s an absolute delight to host such wonderful, wonderful guests! We are so glad that you enjoyed Sweet Darling and your visit to Staunton. We look forward to your next stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas in Staunton

We stayed for 3 weeks just after the birth of our new grandson in early December. The location was very convenient. I cooked many dinners for the new parents and found the kitchen to be well stocked with all the pots, pans and utensils I needed, which made it much easier. Annie and Matt were charming and eager to please. Annie and I communicated several times during our stay. The house was very comfortable and met all our needs. I'd certainly recommend this property for a long weekend or an extended stay like ours.Thanks Annie and Matt for making our stay a pleasure!
Stayed 23 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer stay at Sweet Darling House

We thoroughly enjoyed Sweet Darling! We felt like it was a home away from home with anything we could ever need! There were even toiletries available in case we forgot any. We loved the patio out back and enjoyed the porch swing in the front. The area it was in felt secluded and safe, although close to downtown. There were board games that we could use, and the mattresses were comfortable. A TV was available with streaming apps that we could log in to. Upon check out, we could remove the log in info automatically. We would stay here again and recommend
Stayed 30 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Sweet Darling was Great

This little housse is like a very good cabin. 2 private bedrooms with one shared bath. Very tastefully decorated. It had everything we needed for a good stay. New appliances and heating system, back deck has wonderful private view of the woods. Very quiet and restful, yet right in the middle of Staunton. All amenities were minutes from the house. Very clean and had a very interesting history to the house. Yet great modern renovation. Would definitely visit again. The host even left wine for us celebrate our anniversary. Annie was very helpful and accomodating.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 22, 2024
Thank you so much for the kind review! You were truly lovely guests, and we hope you'll come stay at Sweet Darling again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was very clean and well stocked. Everything was as described. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg R.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Annie Yancey

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My husband and I live on our nearby farm near Elkton, Virginia.

Why they chose this property

Distinction Magazine calls Staunton, "an architectural marvel, with Victorian flourishes next to Spanish tiles next to Italianate archways." Our house is situated among some of the most notable homes and just steps away from downtown.

What makes this property unique

Our Sweet Darling House is fitted with vintage inspired decor throughout our historically significant home, dating back to the 1800's. It is situated on a large wooded area, where spotting deer and other wildlife is commonplace.

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